Amazon and Walmart have been fined over $1.1 million by the Washington Department of Ecology for illegally selling climate-polluting cooling and refrigeration products containing the prohibited refrigerant R-134a.
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Auto Repair Owner Sentenced For Tax Theft, False Filing
Marlo and Phillip Brown, co-owners of Brown’s Garage in Shelton, were sentenced to jail and ordered to repay $36,875 to the state after pleading guilty to collecting sales tax from customers but failing to remit it to the state over a four-year period.
Posted inLocal - City
I-405 Construction Impacts Shift South This Weekend
Drivers in the Puget Sound region should prepare for significant congestion from March 20-23 due to construction on I-405, which will include lane closures and ramp closures in Bellevue, Renton, and Kirkland.
Posted inLocal - City
Sound Transit Faces Criticism Over South Seattle, Ballard Rail Delays
Sound Transit is considering delaying or scaling back key Seattle light rail projects due to a $34.5 billion funding gap, raising concerns about whether the agency can maintain public trust while reconsidering projects that communities have been promised for decades.
Posted inArts & Culture
Chrissy Shimizu Named Executive Director Of Wing Luke Museum
Chrissy Shimizu has been appointed as the new executive director of the Wing Luke Museum, following a nationwide search, and will begin her new role on May 11.
Posted inState
Legislature Passes Immigrant Worker Protection Act
The Washington State Legislature has passed the Immigrant Worker Protection Act, which requires employers to notify workers when federal immigration authorities request employment eligibility records and provides additional protections for workers.
Posted inLocal - City
Wilson Announces Legislation To Rapidly Expand Seattle Shelter Capacity
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has proposed legislation to open 1,000 new units of shelter and emergency housing with wrap-around services this year, calling on residents, community organizations and service providers to help bring more people indoors.
Posted inLocal - County
King County Approves One-Year Moratorium On New Detention Centers
The King County Council has approved a one-year moratorium on new or expanded detention facilities in unincorporated King County, prioritizing community well-being and public health over detention infrastructure.
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Jaelynn Scott Launches Campaign For State Representative In 37th District
Jaelynn Scott, executive director of the Lavender Rights Project, has launched a campaign for state representative in Washington’s 37th Legislative District, focusing on housing stability, civil liberties, and public safety reform.
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Danica Nobles Launches Campaign For 32nd District State Rep.
Danica Noble, an anti-monopoly and consumer protection attorney, has announced her candidacy for the Washington State House of Representatives, Position 1, in the 32nd Legislative District, with a campaign focused on affordability, education, and consumer protection.
